I moved to DC recently-ish, but haven't explored the restaurant scene very well. Now I have a friend coming to town next week, staying right near the Dupont Circle Metro station, and I could use some recommendations for places to eat. Can any locals help me out?
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posted by theatro
on Mar 22, 2013 -
21 answers
Asking for a couple of friends living in Washington, D.C. They signed a lease and put down security deposits to rent a two-bedroom condo with move in on Saturday. The guy just called them and said that he's changed his mind, and he doesn't want to rent the place anymore and he is currently living there. What can they do about it since they haven't actually moved in yet?
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posted by forkisbetter
on Mar 11, 2013 -
15 answers
DC/Northern Virginia experts: The other half and I have our first kid-free date night since, uh...too long. We're flexibile on dining options but I would like to find an awesome dessert place. We wouldn't mind driving someplace separate after dinner. The wrinkle is that this is for Sunday night (with a late start due to babysitting scheduling), and we'd like to avoid cupcakes. Hope us?
posted by QuantumMeruit
on Feb 15, 2013 -
10 answers
I need to find someone to cut my hair in DC. I’m a shorthaired and semi-androgynous hipster-lite lady in my late twenties.
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posted by vakker
on Jan 19, 2013 -
11 answers
I'm going to the Presidential Inauguration this month, in Washington DC, and I'd like to solicit tips and tricks to make the day go smooth for me. The last time I was in DC was 8 years ago, and it was for a day trip. What to do? What to avoid? What is security going to be like, will they have food and drink for sale, etc. If you went in 2009, what was it like? How did you survive the day?
Also, I have written both of my Senators for tickets, and have heard nothing back from them, so I'm going under the assumption that I didn't get any. Thus, I will probably be watching the ceremony on the National Mall. If I end up here, where's the best place to stand? I'm flying in from Seattle for this, I'm not missing it!
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posted by spinifex23
on Jan 10, 2013 -
24 answers
Moving just up the road in Arlington (Northern VA) but have quite a bit of stuff that I don't trust me and my friends to not mess up. So what do I look for in a professional moving company?
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posted by zombieflanders
on Dec 31, 2012 -
9 answers
Where in the DC area might I find my kind of community? Would love if you can explain the vibes of DC's neighborhoods in terms of the vibes of Chicago's neighborhoods.
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posted by deliciae
on Dec 19, 2012 -
20 answers
My GF's birthday wish was to go out for beer flights, and my Google Fu is failing me. I am looking for places in Washington, DC that serve
beer flights and for bonus points that either have an awesome beer selection and/or more ambiance than a Gordon Biersch. (Note, I am
not looking for places that just have awesome beer. I am looking for places in DC that have awesome beer flights available)
posted by forkisbetter
on Dec 12, 2012 -
18 answers
Does this hotel exist? I need a place on the 4th of this month, walking distance from a DC Metro stop for $175 or less per night.
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posted by 4ster
on Dec 1, 2012 -
11 answers
I'm looking for a quiet and classy hotel lobby in DC where a couple can have a drink tonight.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 23, 2012 -
5 answers
We're Brits in Washington DC about to have our first baby! We have bicycles but don't own a car (use Zipcar / taxis). All the standard baby-prep advice seems to assume owning a car... so do you guys have any tips for car-free baby living? In particular: car seats (for occasional use / quick installation), diaper services and bike trailers? Details inside!
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posted by tkbarbarian
on Nov 18, 2012 -
16 answers
Biking to Washington, DC, arriving Oct 19 and leaving the 21st. What should I do (bike-related and not) while I'm there?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Oct 10, 2012 -
8 answers
What off-the-beaten-path activities can I do in D.C.? I would love to do something that makes me feel a bit like a VIP. I want the city to seem like it does in a spy novel.
Seeing the
vintage Congressional bathrooms, getting a behind the scenes tour of the Library of Congress, and unusual sights like the Pentagon's gold AK-47 are the kind of things I'm after.
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posted by Monochrome
on Sep 17, 2012 -
13 answers
Pedicure in Washington DC. I'm at the start of a long visit, and my feet hurt already!
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posted by jrochest
on Jul 19, 2012 -
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I would like to surprise a friend in Washington, D.C. for his birthday with a special treat; however, it's a donut made in a mom-and-pop store here in Dallas, and I won't be flying up there anytime soon. Can you help me figure out a hack for this?
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posted by Unicorn on the cob
on Jul 12, 2012 -
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I'm having trouble mashing up neighborhood recommendations, apartment listings, and public transportation maps. Could you advise me on places to rent way outside of the main University of Maryland campus/DC area (e.g. no Silver Spring!) that still let me commute into campus via less than 2 hour public transportation?
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posted by pavane
on Jun 22, 2012 -
11 answers
Looking for recommendations for a nice hotel, inn or B&B near Washington DC, southwards-ish down towards the I95.
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posted by generichuman
on May 28, 2012 -
19 answers
Spending a long weekend in D.C. Looking for off the beaten path restaurant, app suggestions & other recommendations.
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posted by TravellingCari
on May 4, 2012 -
37 answers
I need to house my family in DC for a long weekend in May. I need it not to be insanely expensive. Creative ideas required!
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posted by cessair
on Mar 13, 2012 -
9 answers
Can you list some bars and restaurants in DC that would be good for a group of 10-12, all 21+? I'm open to making reservations, but a) bars probably don't take them and b) it would also be nice to be able to descend on a location or two in a more impromptu fashion as the weekend develops. Neighborhoods and other relevant details within.
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posted by juliplease
on Jan 23, 2012 -
9 answers
Going to Washington, D.C. next week. Looking for some upscale restaurants and local events to keep me occupied - lectures, film screenings, and the like. I'll be in town from the 11th to the 16th.
posted by matkline
on Dec 9, 2011 -
9 answers
We are looking for the best food-related stops on our drive from Washington D.C. to central Connecticut.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 4, 2011 -
8 answers
Washington DC museums - What are some good museums in DC for the history of technology, transport, computers, etc. - I do know about the Smithsonian and their Air and Space Museum. Thanks!
posted by carter
on Nov 2, 2011 -
25 answers
(Passed on from an ESL teacher friend of mine, who got the question from one of her students...)
A group of Chinese businessmen will be coming to DC to study at Georgetown. Their company is arranging accommodation on Michigan Ave. NE, and they're 1) worried about safety, and 2) wondering what the area is like.
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posted by theatro
on Sep 28, 2011 -
13 answers
I will be in D.C. over the Columbus Day Weekend (Oct 7-10), recommend some things for me to do.
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posted by Panjandrum
on Sep 18, 2011 -
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I'm planning on driving from DC to Colonial Beach in Virginia to go to the beach. I went there once last summer and thought it was a nice beach and it's only about a two hour drive from downtown Washington. Are there any other decent beaches in the area (as in less than three hour drive from DC and beaches where you can swim)?
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posted by forkisbetter
on Sep 14, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm trying to resurrect an old Casio CPS-85 88 key keyboard. When it was given to me, the power jack was cracked, so I desoldered it and soldered on a new one. No luck; I can't get power (even with a different power supply). So I'm stuck running off of a lot of D batteries. As using D cells is both wasteful and expensive.is there any way for me to rig an external power supply to the battery terminals in a safe manner?
posted by Cat Pie Hurts
on Jul 22, 2011 -
6 answers
I'm in College Park, MD for graduate school. My lease ends in August, and I feel like it's time to start looking for a place. I want to stay within a few minutes of campus (lived in Hyattsville before, and really liked that) but also want to try to get a place between $500 to $700 before utilities and cable. I've mostly just known people for the past few places I've lived, so I'm looking for some advice on when to start seriously looking, where to look, and other advice.
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posted by codacorolla
on Apr 19, 2011 -
6 answers
DC area (Arlington, VA specifically) charities that will come pick up furniture donations? Preferably alternatives to the Salvation Army?
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posted by alaijmw
on Apr 18, 2011 -
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Two dads and four kids visiting Washington DC for a weekend next month. Do you have any hotel recommendations? Other travel advice?
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posted by see_change
on Apr 15, 2011 -
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(Posting for a friend, on behalf of their friend, all three of us equally un-D.C. savvy:)
A friend of mine is thinking about renting in an apartment in Washington DC, near P St NW and 4th St NW. Based on some internet research, it looks like this is the Truxton Circle or Shaw neighborhood, but we're not quite sure about that. She's a single white female in her mid-twenties, and will be a student keeping irregular hours. She has a car, and has lived in major cities before, though always in relatively safe areas. How safe is this neighborhood? What is the crime situation like? Will she be comfortable walking around alone at night?
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posted by dixiecupdrinking
on Apr 3, 2011 -
13 answers
We are buying a home - what is the etiquette/law of forming a relationship with a real estate agent?
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posted by Xalf
on Mar 27, 2011 -
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I want to spend a weekend in a cabin within 3 hours of Washington DC with my girlfriend in March. I need something private with a hot tub and a fireplace and being a student, my budget isn't very high. Any recommendations?
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posted by libbrichus
on Feb 19, 2011 -
11 answers
My lady friend and I will be in DC this coming weekend (the 18th to 21st), which DC jazz club should we go to?
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posted by thebestsophist
on Feb 14, 2011 -
7 answers
Need recommendations for decently classy, vegetarian-friendly restaurants in DC that might still take a Valentine's Day reservation.
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posted by ryanshepard
on Feb 4, 2011 -
5 answers
Who is
this pasted on posters on the street in Washington DC? I've seen the posters on utility boxes and they seem to be becoming more common. What's the story?
posted by exogenous
on Dec 11, 2010 -
29 answers
I live in Washington, DC, and I'd like to get together with people and talk about interesting ideas, preferably somewhere where networking bullshit is kept to a bare minimum. I don't care what they do for a living or what big ideas they're fluent in, just want them to be interesting. Does this thing exist and, if not, how do I create it?
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posted by l33tpolicywonk
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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